iPhone 16e gets a respectable reparability score

The iPhone 16e brings notable repairability improvements, scoring 7/10 in iFixit’s teardown. Thanks to Right to Repair laws in the U.S., the device features electrically released adhesive and no parts pairing, making battery replacement easier. Additionally, for the first time, Apple has introduced a repair procedure for the charging port, driven by European regulations. However, the phone lacks MagSafe, leading to slower and less efficient charging—though this could slightly reduce battery degradation over time.

Another major highlight is the Apple C1 modem, the company’s first in-house alternative to Qualcomm’s SDX71M. This move signals Apple’s push for greater control over its hardware ecosystem. The removal of the home button, previously seen on the iPhone SE 3, is also viewed as a repairability win. The iPhone 16e is now available globally, starting at $599, making it the most affordable model in the iPhone 16 series.

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